World & Nation
Holiday: Astronauts beam message from space as day is marked at home and abroad. Ceremonies honor peacemakers and new citizens.
July 5, 1996
When U.S.
Feb. 1, 1998
Mideast: Kurtzer is first Orthodox Jew to be American ambassador in a major Arab country.
Feb. 16, 1998
Jordan’s new prime minister was sworn in Saturday, and he pledged to increase democracy and work for a “moderate and tolerant” nation that would be an example for others.
Oct. 26, 2003
Jordan’s tribes have long been the kingdom’s bedrock and a source of support for the monarchy. But accusations of seditious scheming may change that.
April 14, 2021
Archives
Banker accused of insider trading
May 1, 2009
Jordan’s Parliament is no stranger to tumult, having hosted scenes of enraged members chucking ashtrays at each other and even pulling out guns during heated arguments.
Dec. 3, 2014
“Sit down!”
Dec. 8, 2014
It was Sunday morning, the start of the work week after the long Eid al-Adha holiday, when residents of the Jordanian capital, Amman, woke to reports of the killing of Nahedh Hattar.
Sept. 25, 2016
Entertainment & Arts
Princeton University says it has received a commitment of $1.25 million from Louisa Stude Sarofim and Fayez Shalaby Sarofim of Houston, Tex., and from The Brown Foundation, also of Houston.
Feb. 25, 1987